Apr 30
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following floor speech as the House debated the Republicans’ so-called “skinny” farm bill on the floor. [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you, M. Speaker. I rise in opposition to this bill, and I yield to myself such time as I may consume. At kitchen tables across the country, millions …
Apr 30
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought in Oklahoma is starting to tell two very different stories depending on where you look across the state. In the east, recent rounds of rain are steadily easing conditions, nudging some areas out of deeper drought and back into lower tiers, while in western Oklahoma, the …
Apr 30
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the four areas in four categories – Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star …
Apr 30
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Apr 30
April 27, 2026] Today, the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) announced the teams that will be competing in the 42nd Annual OCA Ranch Rodeo on August 14 -15 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Okla. The OCA Ranch Rodeo consists of twelve ranch teams of ‘real ranch’ cowboys that compete in five different events mirroring …
Apr 29
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen systems that safely capture and manage stormwater to help prevent contaminants, including untreated sewage, from polluting nearby waterways. The …
Apr 29
A bill that would remove countervailing duties from phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco was introduced today in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Sen. Marshall (R-Kan.) sponsored the legislation, entitled the Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act, and it is co-sponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Joni Ernst …
